Battery Power

Default: 90 wins, 91 percent FG WAR (my understanding is this uses performance-to-date for this season in terms of production, not accumulation of wins in the standings): 89, 88 percent ATC (a different, meta-projection system): 91, 93 percent The BAT X (a different, fantasy-focused projection system): 89, 88 percent OOPSY (again, another projection system): 90, 91 percent Season-to-date (actual wins-in-standings to date mapped across future games): 93, 88 percent Coin flip (all games are...

Acuna played five innings at DH and reached on an error There isn’t much action to speak of at the minor league level due to the all-star break, but there is some important rehab action going on down in Northport with the FCL Braves. The biggest is, of course, Ronald Acuna Jr. making his second appearance during his recovery from his hamstring strain. Ha-Seong Kim and Ray Kerr both made appearances as well.

No polemic or argument here — just a what if. You fill in the blanks. The Rule 4 MLB Draft is weird. On its face, without any historical context, it’s just a way of adding younger players to organizations in a structured way. Worse teams pick before better teams, and it loops around until there are no players anyone wants to add left.

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The 2026 All-Star Game has come and gone, and the American League defeated the National League 4-0. Though the final score was not ideal, the Atlanta Braves had five All-Stars, four of which played. Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson, and Raisel Iglesias each made an appearance.

The American League and The National League took the field at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for the ninety-sixth All-Star Game. This is the fifth All-Star Game in history hosted in Philadelphia, and the first since 1996. Speaking of the number five, the Atlanta Braves had five representatives on the NL All-Star roster. Drake Baldwin and Ozzie Albies were starters, while Matt Olson was a reserve. On the pitching side of things, Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias were active for the game.

Alright, folks. It’s finally here: Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin are in the starting lineup for the National League and will rep the Atlanta Braves to begin this season’s MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. They’ll be joined by Matt Olson, Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias, making it five Braves representatives for this season’s Midsummer Classic. It’s an exciting time and a much-needed break from what was turning into a bit of a slog as far as the regular season goes for the Braves.

The 2026 MLB Draft is in the books and the Atlanta Braves had a huge year with a lot of interesting players to follow. The Braves held their highest pick since 2019 and with that and their extra pick due to the Prospect Promotion Incentive, they had a massive bonus pool to work with that they are expected to spread across numerous hands. The biggest of those will be 9th overall pick AJ Gracia (Draft Report | My Take).

How would the All-Star Game work if you were in charge? We asked, you answered. Somehow, the 2026 All-Star break is here. What a first half for the Atlanta Braves. We’ve run the emotional gamut in this 55-40 record - delirious joy, abysmal lows, and all the in-between. Much like the summer temperatures, a certain divisional race is heating up. But a two-game lead, no matter how tenuous, is still a lead. Enjoy it.

The Atlanta Braves will be well represented at the 2026 All-Star Game. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale is part of a five-player contingent set to suit up when the National League battles the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Sale will be flanked by second baseman Ozzie Albies, catcher Drake Baldwin, first baseman Matt Olson, and closer Raisel Iglesias.

For some reason, the MLB Draft was over the weekend. But, it’s over now. Lots of teams made lots of picks. Who was your favorite? I like to scan the draft tracker for things with even a vague personal connection, but there weren’t many of those this year, and those are harder to come by with the shorter draft. The Rangers took a guy from the same small town-ish area as my brother-in-law, but it’s not even the same school. Beyond that, I dunno.